No one can truly understand American history without taking into consideration the rich and complex history of African Americans.It is the story of a people’s struggle for freedom, fight against the injustices of Jim Crow and the creation of a mass movement.Current issues in our society today relate back to the conflicts of America’s past.The desired outcome of this course is to educate, enrich and expand students’ understanding of the society in which they live.
Instructional Approaches:
Weekly Agenda You will find our daily agenda posted on the board.Be sure to check this board for your homework and upcoming assignments as well.Homework is due the day after it is assigned unless otherwise noted.Completed homework is to be placed on the table next to the door in the designated bin.Lastly, any handouts needed for that day is located on that table as well. African American Studies Folder Create a new folder in your documents titled African American Studies.Any notes from class, PowerPoints you choose to download, pieces of writing and projects you complete should be located within the folder. Computer Bring your computer to class daily.You will be required to access online readings, conduct research and make posts to the class website.Most work to be submitted will require the use of a computer.Any formal piece of writing you submit should be completed using Microsoft Word. Website Please check the website daily.This is a hybrid course: assignments and readings to be completed by the next class period will be posted daily.Keep up with your work.
Laptop, calendar, flash drive, ½ inch three ring binder.
Course Goals/Competencies
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
African Americans have made significant contributions to the economic, political, social, and cultural development of the United States. Through this course, students discover how African Americans have always been an integral part of the American experience. However, African Americans have also been a viable force unto themselves with their own experiences, culture, and aspirations. African American history cannot be understood except in the broader context of the United States' history. -The State Board of Education
Goal 1- The learner will assess the influence of geography on the economic, political, and social development of slavery in the United States. Goal 2- The learner will develop an understanding of the justifications and ramifications of slavery between 1619 and 1860. Goal 3- The learner will demonstrate an understanding of African American life and cultural contributions through 1860. Goal 4-The learner will analyze the roles of African Americans during the Civil War and Reconstruction. Goal 5- The learner will examine the rise of Jim Crow and its effects on the life experiences of African Americans in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Goal 6-The learner will analyze the cultural contributions made by African Americans during the Harlem Renaissance. Goal 7-The learner will assess the plight of African Americans during the Great Depression and World War II. Goal 8-The learner will analyze the successes and failures of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. Goal 9-The learner will acquire an understanding of the issues confronting contemporary African Americans in the continuing struggle for equality.
Grading and Evaluation Methods:
Prep Work: Prep Work will be assigned 3-5 times a week.I expect it to be completed because there is a purpose for everything we do.Prep work may be graded on completion or used for class discussions and activities.Prep work will only be accepted the day that it is due.Be prepared! Classwork/Participation: Your participation in class discussions and activities is vital to the course.If you choose not to participate, your grade will reflect it.In class work may include but is not limited to daily journals, warm-ups/exit passes, worksheets, concept maps, writing assignments and presentations.Your work will be graded on completeness and accuracy. Test/Quizzes: Tests will be announced at least a week in advance.The tests may include multiple choice, matching, short answer and essays.There will be at least one quiz given per week. Papers/Projects: Projects will focus on concepts covered in class and will ask you to be creative with the factual material we are learning.While some class time may be provided to work on projects, you will also be required to work on them at home.Projects may be assigned to groups of students or individuals upon the teacher’s discretion.Rubrics will be used for all projects.Use the rubric—your grade is not meant to be a surprise.
Grading Rubric: A93-100 B85-92 C77-84 D76-70 F69 and below
Grading: You will be assessed on the following: homework, quizzes, blog posts/ class work/participation, papers/projects, and tests.
Make-up or Late Work: Attendance: The only absences that will be excused are due to illness, death in the family or a pre-approved cultural experience/trip.A handwritten note from a parent/guardian/doctor is requested upon your return to school. Make-Up: If you know you will be absent turn in your work early or email it on the day it is due.If you are absent unexpectedly, you should still submit your work on the day it is due. There will be a folder designated for each student in the classroom. When you are absent, missed handouts can be found in your specific folder.It is YOUR responsibility to check your folder and turn in all late work. Make-up work will be submitted to the specific make-up work folder in the classroom in order to be graded.You should ALWAYS check the class website for information about assignments, readings and projects missed while absent. If you have an excused absence, you will have 5 school days (from your return to school) to make-up any missed work without a penalty.
Academic Integrity:Craven Community College and Craven Early College is committed to academic excellence through honesty and integrity.To protect all students from the results of dishonest conduct, the College has adopted policies to address these issues.It is the responsibility of each student to become familiar with and understand all academic policies and the consequences for failure to adhere to these policies.Please read and follow all policies listed in the Campus Planner or in the Student Handbook Code of Conduct at:http://www.cravencc.edu/student/handbook/handbook.pdf
Attendance, Tardiness: AttendanceProcedure: First-Twentieth absence-Student is expected to request make up work from their teachers and is responsible for making up that work within five school days. If absences are consecutive more time may be allowed at the teacher’s discretion. Parents will be notified after the sixth and tenth absence of possible denial of course credit. The administrative team along with parent and student will create a plan for attendance improvement. Twenty-first absence-If a student misses more that twenty days (20), course credit will be denied unless waived by SSMT (Student Services Management Team). Student may request an appeal for a waiver to the SSMT due to extenuating circumstances (i.e. illness, death in immediate family, etc.). Student must be able to document all days of absences in the appeal process (examples-court documents, doctors’ notes). Waiver decisions will be determined at the end of the school year. Tardy Procedure:
First tardy-Teacher records tardy and warns student.
Second tardy-Teacher emails or calls parent that the second tardy has occurred and reminds parent of possible consequences.
Third tardy-Student will stay after school and will be assigned cleanup detail.
Continued tardiness will result in other consequences determined by the Dean.
Learning and Other Resources on Campus:Craven Community College offers the following resources to support student education goals:The Academic Skills Center provides a Tutorial Computer Lab, Writing Lab, and Math Lab.These labs are staffed by instructors and advanced students to offer assistance with any level of math or writing.Tutorial assistance for CCC students is provided through the Supplemental Instruction program and a nationally certified peer tutoring program.The ASC administers make-up tests per instructor guidelines, hosts a variety of workshops, and assists special needs students.The Goodwin Memorial Library provides a collection of resources selected to support the educational programs offered by the College.Internet access is available in the library to CCC students for educational purposes.For additional information on the ASC and the Goodwin Memorial Library, please visit: http://www.cravencc.edu/admissions/Course Catalog/General Information.pdf and at: http://www.cravencc.edu/student/handbook/handbook.pdf
Online Decorum:To promote an online learning environment that provides each student with the opportunity for academic excellence, students of Craven Community College are expected to become familiar with and adhere to the Code of Conduct.The complete code of conduct can be found at:http://www.cravencc.edu/student/handbook/handbook.pdf
Seats will be assigned.You are expected to be in your seat ready to work when the class period begins.If you are not in your seat when class begins, you will be considered TARDY.
When you enter the classroom, immediately check the agenda and take out any supplies you will need for the period.
Always come to class prepared.You should ALWAYS have your 3 ring binder and writing utensil with you.Please take care of sharpening pencils before class begins.
NO FOOD or DRINK is allowed in the classroom.Bottled water is acceptable.
Please take care of personal issues during class changes and lunch.If you have a medical condition for which you might need special attention or consideration, please make us aware of it.
Only the teacher can dismiss the class.No one will be dismissed until all materials are returned and trash is thrown away.Do not pack up before you are asked to. Please remain in your seats until the class is dismissed.
Please keep your voice at an appropriate volume level.
Show respect to everyone.
College Cancellation/Closing:Weather related cancellations will be announced on the College’s webpage:http://www.cravencc.edu .Cancellations may also be announced on Public Radio East (89.3 WTEB, 91.5 WBJD, 88.5 WZNB, 90.3 WKNS, 88.1 Greenville) and local radio and television.For a complete listing of all stations, please visit: http://www.cravencc.edu/student/handbook/handbook.pdf
Course Timeline
8/5-6
Course introduction Rise and development of slavery in the US
8/10-14
Rise and development of slavery Justifications of slavery between 1619 and 1860
8/17-20
Justifications of slavery between 1619 and 1860
8/24-27
African American life and cultural contributions through 1860
8/31-9/3
African American life and cultural contributions through 1860
9/8-10
Roles of African Americans during the Civil War and Reconstruction
9/14-17
Rise of Jim Crow and the effects on African Americans in 1880s-1900s
9/21-24
Rise of Jim Crow and the effects on African Americans in 1880s-1900s
9/28-10/1
Harlem Renaissance
10/5-8
Harlem Renaissance
10/19-22
Plight of African Americans during the Great Depression and WWII
10/26-29
Plight of African Americans during the Great Depression and WWII
11/2-5
Plight of African Americans during the Great Depression and WWII Success and failures of Civil Rights Movement
11/9-13
Success and failures of Civil Rights Movement
11/16-19
Success and failures of Civil Rights Movement
11/23-24
Issues confronting contemporary African Americans in the struggle for equality
11/30-12/3
Issues confronting contemporary African Americans in the struggle for equality
12/7-10
Issues confronting contemporary African Americans in the struggle for equality
12/14-17
Final Exam and Presentation
Syllabus or Agenda items subject to change.Syllabus changes will be communicated through written notification via course website and/or class handout.Agenda changes or due dates will be communicated through oral communication.
Syllabus
You will find our daily agenda posted on the board. Be sure to check this board for your homework and upcoming assignments as well. Homework is due the day after it is assigned unless otherwise noted. Completed homework is to be placed on the table next to the door in the designated bin. Lastly, any handouts needed for that day is located on that table as well.
African American Studies Folder
Create a new folder in your documents titled African American Studies. Any notes from class, PowerPoints you choose to download, pieces of writing and projects you complete should be located within the folder.
Computer
Bring your computer to class daily. You will be required to access online readings, conduct research and make posts to the class website. Most work to be submitted will require the use of a computer. Any formal piece of writing you submit should be completed using Microsoft Word.
Website
Please check the website daily. This is a hybrid course: assignments and readings to be completed by the next class period will be posted daily. Keep up with your work.
T,W,TH 4:15-4:30
-The State Board of Education
Goal 1- The learner will assess the influence of geography on the economic, political, and social development of slavery in the United States.
Goal 2- The learner will develop an understanding of the justifications and ramifications of slavery between 1619 and 1860.
Goal 3- The learner will demonstrate an understanding of African American life and cultural contributions through 1860.
Goal 4-The learner will analyze the roles of African Americans during the Civil War and Reconstruction.
Goal 5- The learner will examine the rise of Jim Crow and its effects on the life experiences of African Americans in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Goal 6-The learner will analyze the cultural contributions made by African Americans during the Harlem Renaissance.
Goal 7-The learner will assess the plight of African Americans during the Great Depression and World War II.
Goal 8-The learner will analyze the successes and failures of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States.
Goal 9-The learner will acquire an understanding of the issues confronting contemporary African Americans in the continuing struggle for equality.
Grading and Evaluation Methods:
Prep Work will be assigned 3-5 times a week. I expect it to be completed because there is a purpose for everything we do. Prep work may be graded on completion or used for class discussions and activities. Prep work will only be accepted the day that it is due. Be prepared!
Classwork/Participation:
Your participation in class discussions and activities is vital to the course. If you choose not to participate, your grade will reflect it. In class work may include but is not limited to daily journals, warm-ups/exit passes, worksheets, concept maps, writing assignments and presentations. Your work will be graded on completeness and accuracy.
Test/Quizzes:
Tests will be announced at least a week in advance. The tests may include multiple choice, matching, short answer and essays. There will be at least one quiz given per week.
Papers/Projects:
Projects will focus on concepts covered in class and will ask you to be creative with the factual material we are learning. While some class time may be provided to work on projects, you will also be required to work on them at home. Projects may be assigned to groups of students or individuals upon the teacher’s discretion. Rubrics will be used for all projects. Use the rubric—your grade is not meant to be a surprise.
A 93-100
B 85-92
C 77-84
D 76-70
F 69 and below
You will be assessed on the following: homework, quizzes, blog posts/ class work/participation, papers/projects, and tests.
Attendance:
The only absences that will be excused are due to illness, death in the family or a pre-approved cultural experience/trip. A handwritten note from a parent/guardian/doctor is requested upon your return to school.
Make-Up:
If you know you will be absent turn in your work early or email it on the day it is due. If you are absent unexpectedly, you should still submit your work on the day it is due.
There will be a folder designated for each student in the classroom. When you are absent, missed handouts can be found in your specific folder. It is YOUR responsibility to check your folder and turn in all late work. Make-up work will be submitted to the specific make-up work folder in the classroom in order to be graded. You should ALWAYS check the class website for information about assignments, readings and projects missed while absent.
If you have an excused absence, you will have 5 school days (from your return to school) to make-up any missed work without a penalty.
Attendance Procedure:
First-Twentieth absence-Student is expected to request make up work from their teachers and is responsible for making up that work within five school days. If absences are consecutive more time may be allowed at the teacher’s discretion.
Parents will be notified after the sixth and tenth absence of possible denial of course credit. The administrative team along with parent and student will create a plan for attendance improvement.
Twenty-first absence-If a student misses more that twenty days (20), course credit will be denied unless waived by SSMT (Student Services Management Team). Student may request an appeal for a waiver to the SSMT due to extenuating circumstances (i.e. illness, death in immediate family, etc.). Student must be able to document all days of absences in the appeal process (examples-court documents, doctors’ notes). Waiver decisions will be determined at the end of the school year.
Tardy Procedure:
http://www.cravencc.edu/student/handbook/handbook.pdf
Classroom Conduct
http://www.cravencc.edu/student/handbook/handbook.pdf
Rise and development of slavery in the US
Justifications of slavery between 1619 and 1860
Success and failures of Civil Rights Movement